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Exchange Student Fact Sheet Graduate (Postgraduate) Business Program
Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Last updated 12/19/2016
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About the University of Florida & Warrington College of Business Administration…………………...2 Contact Information………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Application Process……………………………………………………………………………………….…4 Academic Information………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Average Credit Load ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Course Descriptions ………………………………………….……………………………………. 5
Course Trial Periods (Drop/Add Period) ..………………….……………………………………. 5
Credit Conversion (UF to ECTS credits) ..………………….……………………………………. 5 Grading/Rating System………………………………………….…………………………………. 6
Exams and Course Assessment………………………………………….………………………..5
Typical Course Structure………………………………………….………………………………...5
Typical Course Materials………………………………………………………………..................6
Course Schedules and Registration………………………………………………………………………. 7
Graduate Business Master’s / MBA Courses & Registration…………………………………... 7
Undergraduate Business Courses………………………………………………………………… 9 Non-business Courses……………………………………………………………………………... 9
Important Dates……………………………………………………………………………………………...10 Computer and Technology Information………………………………………………………………….. 11 Life in Gainesville……………………………………………………………………………………….......12 Campus Life & Activities ………………..…………………………………………………………….......13
Table of Contents
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University of Florida (UF)
www.ufl.edu
The University of Florida (UF) is a flagship public research university. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States and it encompasses virtually all academic and professional disciplines. It is the oldest and largest of Florida’s ten universities and its faculty and staff are dedicated to the common pursuit of the University’s threefold mission: education, research, and service.
Teaching is the fundamental purpose of the University. Research and scholarship are integral to the
educational process and to expanding humankind’s understanding of the natural world, the mind, and society. Service is the University’s obligation to share the benefits of its knowledge for the public good. The University of Florida is committed to providing the knowledge, benefits, and services it produces with quality and effectiveness. It aspires to further national and international recognition for its initiatives and achievement in promoting human values and improving quality of life. Currently, UF has more than 49,000 students in programs from Bachelor’s to PhD levels.
Warrington College of Business Administration (WCBA)
www.warrington.ufl.edu
The Warrington College of Business Administration is divided into departments and other “units”. The main areas of study are by department: Management, Finance, Marketing, and Information Sciences. Accounting studies are housed in the Fisher School of Accounting. The WCBA and its programs are fully accredited by AACSB. Through the academic programs, the WCBA is committed to developing interpersonal and total management skills through team and small group work; providing opportunities for development of leadership skills; promoting academic mastery of classroom skills, and fostering the habits and attitudes that constitute a research ethic.
We have numerous undergraduate majors and PhD specialties. Further, we offer many specialized
Master’s degrees and MBA options. The WCBA is also a leader in utilizing technology to offer courses and degree programs. Departments and programs in the WCBA consistently receive national recognition from various business publications such as Business Week, the Economist, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report.
The Hough Graduate School of Business consists of the MBA programs, all of the specialized
Master’s degrees, and the PhD programs within the Warrington College of Business Administration.
About the University of Florida &
Warrington College of Business Administration
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Warrington College of Business Administration Address: MIB/MSM University of Florida, Hough Graduate School of Business Hough Hall Room 220 Gainesville, FL 32611-7164 Office Hours: General Walk-In Hours are Monday – Friday from 10 am – 3:00 pm
Name Email Phone Fax
Ms. Ana Portocarrero Director
[email protected] 352-273-0341 352-392-7347
Dr. Selcuk Erenguc Senior Associate Dean
S [email protected] 352-273-0340 352-392-7347
Ms. Andrea Kim Associate Director Contact for: courses & registration; incoming exchange help; general questions
[email protected] 352-273-0343 352-392-7347
UF International Center Address: University of Florida International Center 170 Hub POB 113225 Gainesville, FL 32611-3225
Name Email Phone Fax
Ms. Lyn Straka Director, Exchange Student Services Contact for: Application, DS2019 paperwork, Immigration
[email protected] 352-273-1510 352-392-6782
Ms. Catherine Dos Santos Exchange Student Advisor Contact for: Application, general questions
[email protected] 352-273-1649
Health Compliance Office, Yon Hall Contact for: Immunization & Insurance
healthcompliance @shcc.ufl.edu 352-294-2925
Websites
University of Florida www.ufl.edu
Warrington College of Business Administration www.warrington.ufl.edu
Graduate Business Exchange Students www.warrington.ufl.edu/graduate/academics/mib/exchange.asp
UF International Center https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/
UFIC Exchange Students http://bit.ly/UFIC_Exchange
UFIC Exchange Student Application http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/SAS/HowtoApplyEx.html
Contact Information
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Step 1- In order to be approved to study at the University of Florida, students from approved
exchange partner schools must first be recommended or “nominated” by their home school. Your advisor can “nominate” you by sending an e-mail to Ms. Lyn Straka at [email protected].
Once students are approved, they must complete the exchange application and other required forms
found at: http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/SAS/HowtoApplyEx.html
Application Deadlines
Fall or academic year study………………….…..May 1
Spring study……………………………….…..October 1
Summer study (limited course offerings).….February 1 Deadlines are important due to the time it takes to process visa paperwork, and the time it may take for you to obtain the visa. Please be mindful of these deadlines as we have reasons for setting them!
Step 2 - Students will receive an e-mail verifying the receipt of their application/documents and an
update on the application process. Once all necessary paperwork is complete and nomination from the home school has been verified, a package of information from the International Center, including the acceptance letter and DS2019 document (for gaining the visa) will be sent to the student.
Step 3 - Students or advisors can contact administrators in the College of Business Administration
for specific course or college questions. Students will receive a “Welcome Email” from a College of Business advisor approximately 2-3 weeks after the application deadline. In the meantime, students should refer to the Course Registration section (see pages 7-8) for course registration requirements and deadlines.
Contacts
UF International Center – Incoming Exchange Student Services Contact:
Ms. Catherine Dos Santos Exchange Student Advisor Tel: 352-273-1649 Fax: 352-392-6782
[email protected] www.ufic.ufl.edu 170 HUB PO Box 113225 Gainesville, FL
Ms. Lyn Straka Director, Exchange Student Services
Tel: 352-273-1510 Fax: 352-392-6782 [email protected] www.ufic.ufl.edu 170 HUB PO Box 113225 Gainesville, FL
College of Business - Graduate Business Student Exchange Contact: Ms. Andrea Kim Associate Director Tel: 352-273-0343 [email protected] www.warrington.ufl.edu/mib 220 Hough Hall PO Box 117164 Gainesville, FL 32611
Application Process
Academic Information
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Average Credit Load The average credit load for UF graduate business students is 9-12 credits per semester (approximately 15 weeks) or 4-6 credits per module (approximately 8 weeks). Almost all graduate business courses are 2 credits each. Other courses (non-graduate business) vary greatly in credits and students are allowed take courses throughout the University if there are seats available and they meet course prerequisites. Students must be registered for a minimum of 9 graduate business credits per semester. Students can register for a maximum of 16 graduate business credits per semester.
Term Average Credit Load
Minimum Credit Requirement per semester
Maximum Number of Credits Allowed
per semester
Fall Module 1 4-6 credits 9 16
Module 2 4-6 credits
Spring Module 3 4-6 credits 9 16
Module 4 4-6 credits
Summer* Summer A 4-6 credits 8 12
Summer B 4-6 credits *Students who attend UF for one Summer term only (e.g. Summer A) are required to register for a minimum of 4 graduate
business credit hours.
Course Trial Periods (Drop/Add Period) The first two days of each graduate business module is what we call the “Drop/ Add” period. Students can use this time to attend classes and determine which courses they would like to keep in their schedule and which courses they do not want to take. Schedules can be adjusted within this time period. Students are notified of the “drop/add” period for the second graduate business module via e-mail and the graduate business exchange student intranet. Students who hope to “add” a course to their schedule during the drop/add period should attend the course during the drop/add period to make sure that they do not miss any assignments. Credit Conversion / Contact Hours Our courses are standardized. For every hour the students spend in a class meeting, they are expected to do 3 hours of “outside” work (reading, studying, compiling projects and more). Here are totals for the entire course duration:
For a 1 credit course, you can expect to spend 14 in-class hours; 42 out of class hours
For a 2 credit course, you can expect to spend 28 in-class hours; 84 out of class hours 1 UF credit = 1.66 ECTS credits* 2 UF credits = 3.33 ECTS credits* *This is based on the following conversion rate: 3 US credits = 5 ECTS credits You should speak to the academic advisor at your home institution to determine what credit conversion rate they will use. The credits will appear on your transcripts as UF credits, not ECTS credits. Exams & Course Assessment Please note that UF business courses do not have a “re-sit” policy. Classes are designed so that you have anywhere from 1-3 exams throughout the course and you only have one opportunity to take the exam. Most classes have 2 exams: a mid-term exam in the middle of the course and a final exam at the end of the course. The final grade you receive in the course will appear on your transcript or official school record. You will not be allowed to retake the exam at a later time for a better grade. If you are struggling in a course, you should meet with the professor during scheduled office hours frequently for extra help.
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Grading/Rating System (effective May 11, 2009) Final grades appear on the official UF transcript as letter grades, which are based out of a 4.0 point scale.
A = 4.00 B- = 2.67 D+ = 1.33
A - = 3.67 C+ = 2.33 D = 1.00
B+ = 3.33 C = 2.00* D- = 0.67
B = 3.00 C- = 1.67 E = 0.00
*For University of Florida Master’s and PhD students, a grade of “C” or better is considered “passing”. Some courses are graded on a S/U basis only: S= Satisfactory (“pass”); U= Unsatisfactory (“not passing”). Typical Course Structure Almost all graduate courses require group/team work, either on a case or project. Courses typically have two exams and at least two projects/cases. Classroom format is normally lecture and discussion and students are required to prepare for the lectures by reviewing the notes on the course website and reading the textbook or assigned materials. In many courses, discussion and class participation/attendance count toward a small part of the student’s final grade. Class attendance is rarely mandatory but students are strongly encouraged to attend every class. It is absolutely necessary for all members of a group to do their share of the required work. Any student who frequently finds reasons not to meet, who does not appear for group meetings, and who does not do work (or quality work) runs the risk of having the other group members decide not to put his/her name on the final paper or project. Thus, the non-contributing member earns a zero, or no grade, for that particular assignment. This could result in not passing the course overall. Typical Course Materials Textbooks & Course Packets - Most courses require the purchase of a textbook and a course packet. Books and materials here are expensive! You should prepare to spend about $800 USD for all the required books and course materials per semester. Professors will list required course materials in their course syllabi. We do not have a formalized process for students getting textbooks and course packets. Once you know what you need to purchase, you must do it on your own at a local bookstore or, for the textbooks, you can use an internet site such as Amazon.com or Half.com if you do not need the book urgently. Printing - Graduate business exchange students get a College of Business Administration “CBA” computer account, which allows them to print in large amounts for free in the Graduate Business Student Lounge, located in Hough Hall. In order to get free printing, your computer must meet the specifications outlined here: http://www.warrington.ufl.edu/itsp/docs/DMBTC_Computer_Requirements.pdf Course Management Website (Canvas) - Professors use a course management website (Canvas) to relay course information, such as the course syllabus, lecture slides/presentations, supplemental materials and assignments. Typically, professors post information on Canvas a couple of days before classes begin or on the first day of class. Laptop Computers - Information Technology courses require much work on the computer while in the classroom, therefore a laptop computer is necessary.
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Graduate Business Master’s / MBA Courses The WCBA gives exchange students the opportunity to take courses from the specialized Master’s and
MBA programs. Graduate business courses carry a 5000 or 6000 course number and are labeled by subject area (e.g. MAR 6157). Courses are taught in modules, so there are 2 graduate business modules in one UF semester. Please refer to “Important Dates” for UF semester, modular and mandatory orientation dates.
Course Schedules (Graduate Business Courses) For graduate business course information, students should ONLY refer to the course schedule posted on the graduate business exchange student website: http://warrington.ufl.edu/graduate/academics/mib/exchange.asp -Select “Course Registration Tab” -Select “Current and Upcoming Term Course Schedules” to see available courses. *Change the desired semester at the top left
Please note:
Our Master’s programs in both Marketing and Economics are Ph.D. feeder programs and are research based. There are very few Master’s level Marketing and Economics courses and UF is not a good choice for your exchange if that is your specialty at your home school.
MBA sections are not guaranteed. If a student wants to take an MBA section, they must provide a resume with 2 years’ work experience and submit it to the MIB advisor for approval 2 weeks prior to the start of the module.
Do NOT refer to the Graduate Catalog. It lists all courses ever offered at UF and you will see many courses listed that are not actually available in a particular term.
Do NOT refer to the schedule of courses on the general UF website, such as ONE.UF. The reason for this is that we offer many courses as part of our internet and weekend MBA programs that are off-limits to all students who are not in those programs. These courses will all be listed in the UF schedule of courses, but are absolutely not available to the general student population.
Course Registration (Graduate Business Courses) The College of Business advisor will begin registering students for classes on the first day of the registration period (dates below). Students are unable to register themselves. Courses at the UF fill up quickly, so students are encouraged to complete course registration requirements as early as possible to improve their chances of getting their top course choices.
Term Registration Period Early Deadline* Final Deadline*
Summer A 2017 April 17th – May 9th April 3th April 26th
Summer B 2017 June 5th – June 27th May 22rd June 19th
Fall 2017 July 31st – August 25th July 17th August 10th
Spring 2018 Dec. 4th – January 12th Nov. 15th Dec. 11th
Business Subject Area Prefixes
ACG = Accounting ISM = Information Systems Management
ECO = Economics MAN= Management
ECP = Economics Problems and Policy MAR= Marketing
FIN = Finance QMB= Quantitative Methods in Business
GEB= General Business REE= Real Estate
Course Schedules and Registration
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Students who complete course registration requirements by the early deadline will have the best chance of getting their first choice courses. Those students who complete requirements by the final deadline will be registered for courses during the registration period, but will be less likely to get their top choices. The longer students wait to complete requirements, the less likely it is that they will get their top course choices. Those students who fail to complete the requirements by the final deadline will not be registered for classes until they arrive in Gainesville and after the required paperwork (immunization, insurance forms, etc.) is submitted. Course Registration Instructions:
1- Create a “GatorLink” account (see page 11 for instructions)
2- Submit the required immunization and insurance documents ASAP. We will not be able to register any students who have immunization or insurance holds! Please submit those forms as soon as possible. If you have questions about insurance or Immunization please contact Health Compliance Office at healthcompliance @shcc.ufl.edu or 352-294-2925.
3- Submit online course request form by deadline above (see link below): http://warrington.ufl.edu/graduate/academics/mib/f_courseRequest.asp
Log-in with your Gatorlink ID
List all of your first choice Graduate business courses (entered into Requested Schedule section) & at least 2 alternate courses, one per each module.
List the course #, course title, section #, module and # of credits (refer to course schedule for this information)
The course offering, section numbers and meeting times will change every term, so please make sure to submit a course request form with the information for the correct term/year!
For graduate business course information, you should ONLY refer to the course schedule posted on the graduate business exchange student website:
https://apps.warrington.ufl.edu/graduatecourseschedule/#/program/MIB
If you need to make changes to your course request form, please submit a new form with all of your preferred courses. The MIB advisor will use the most recent version when registering you.
4- Remove holds on ONE.UF - https://one.uf.edu
Select “Student Self Service”
On the left menu under “My Record,” click “holds”
Use your GatorLink ID and password to login Complete Emergency Contact Information
Complete the emergency contact information form. Make sure you click the “Submit” button so that the information is saved!
Complete Registration Acknowledgement
Follow the instructions/links to complete the form. Make sure you “accept” all terms and click on the “submit” button.
Complete Campus Clarity “Think about it”
Required training module about alcohol awareness. This can take 3+ hours to complete.
If you have any questions about course registration, please contact Andrea Kim at [email protected].
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Undergraduate Business Courses Some exchange students who come here are a “mixed” classification, meaning that they are at the level where they can take a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses. These students are typically in the last year of an extended “undergraduate” program at the home school. If you will be taking some undergraduate level business courses, you need to review the information on the web site: http://warrington.ufl.edu/undergraduate/myheavener/intl/incoming/ Click “Academics”
Non-business Courses The University of Florida offers courses in almost every discipline you could imagine! Past students have taken courses in such areas as theater, dance, languages, sports, history, religion, scuba diving and communication. Provided it is approved by the home institution, graduate business exchange students can take non-business courses. The College of Business does not have any control over non-business courses so it cannot guarantee that students will get a spot in these courses. Since space cannot be reserved in non-business courses, you may have to wait until your arrival in Gainesville to secure a place in the non-business courses. Exchange students typically have to add them during the drop/add period when spaces are likely to open based on another UF student dropping the course. View Non-Business Course Schedules To view the non-business course schedule, go to: https://one.uf.edu
Select “View Courses”
Select your Semester, Program as “campus,” “Graduate or Undergraduate”
You can search for courses by department, using the “Select A Department” drop down list
Registering for non-business courses on the ONE.UF System ONE.UF is the primary means that students use to access, modify, and print their semester schedules. Students are able to register for most non-business electives, drop classes, find textbooks, or print a copy of their schedule. If you do not meet pre-requisites or have problems adding a non-business course, you will have to wait until you arrive in Gainesville to get permission to add the course from the department that offers it. To register for non-business courses:
Go to: https://one.uf.edu
Click “Register/View Schedule”, select the term for which you are registering
Login using your GatorLink ID and Password Select “Add a Course,” Search for the Course and “Add a Section”
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Modular Dates (Graduate Business Courses) Fall 2017 Mandatory Orientations*: College of Business (Graduate): TBD UF International Center
Modular Dates Drop/Add Period Module 1 Aug 21 – Oct 13 Module 1 August 21-25 Module 1 Final Exams October 9-13 Module 2 October 23-December 15 Module 2 October 23-27
Module 2 Final Exams December 11-15 Fall Break** October 16-20 **No grad business classes. Other UF departments have class this week! Spring 2018
Mandatory Orientations*: College of Business (Graduate) TBD
UF International Center TBD
Modular Dates Drop/Add Period Module 3 January 8-March 2 Module 3 January 8-12 Module 3 Final Exams February 26-March 2 Module 4 March 12 – May 4 Module 4 March 12- March 16 Module 4 Final Exams April 30– May 4 Spring Break March 5 -9 Summer 2017 *small number of classes and students. Not encouraged Mandatory Orientation College of Business (Graduate) –TBD. Modular Date Drop/Add Period Summer A May 8 – June 16 Summer A May 8-9 Summer Break June 19-23
June 26– August 4 Summer B June 26-27
University of Florida Term Dates
Summer 2017 Term Dates Drop/Add Period Summer A May 8 – June 16 Summer A May 8-9 Summer B June 26 – August 4 Summer B June 26-27 Summer C
May 8 – August 4
Summer C
May 8-9
Fall 2017 August 21 – December 15 Fall 2017 August 21-25
Spring 2018 January 8 – May 4 Spring 2018 January 8-12
*NOTE: Orientations are mandatory and students who do not attend will be dropped from all course registration. Students are
required to attend both the UF International Center Orientation and the Graduate Business Exchange Orientation. Students should plan to arrive in Gainesville 2-3 days before the term begins. This will allow them to arrange or finalize housing, become familiar with the campus and the city, and take care of any administrative or paperwork requirements for the university. When students arrive in Gainesville they are required to check in with the International Center and they are then encouraged to meet with the designated advisor in the College of Business to finalize their course schedule. Students may also need to meet with a department-specific advisor if they are requesting courses that are not normally taken by exchange students (common for Accounting and Ph.D.-level Economics courses), and this is best done before the term begins.
Important Dates
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GatorLink Account www.GatorLink.ufl.edu Students are required to have and use their GatorLink account for all UF related email functions. Official university communications, including important registrar correspondence, are sent to students at this email address. As a precaution, do not forward your GatorLink account to another email account as this may result in important emails being bounced or rejected. Your GatorLink username and password will also serve as your log in for the ONE.UF registration system. Consequently, you will not be able to view or modify your schedule on ONE.UF until you have set up your GatorLink account. Creating a GatorLink Account:
a. Go to this web site my.ufl.edu, Select “Access myUFL” b. Click on “Create Account” on the right section of the page.
You must enter your UFID, your last (family) name, and your date of birth.
Remember: In the U.S., you always list the month (mm) before the day (dd)!
You must agree to the UF policies regarding GatorLink accounts, and your password has to be a specific combination of letters and numbers. Once your account is created, it is a good idea to write your username and password down so that you do not forget it!
If you do not remember your UFID, please e-mail Dena Roberts ([email protected]). You will use this ID number a lot at UF, so write it down.
Invitation Code: You will need to call the Computer Help Desk (352-392-4357) to receive your Invitation code if you did not get the initial email or if you do not have a correct phone number/email on-file.
1. Our office does not have that information and cannot provide it to you. Be sure to be ready to write down the information and also to create your Gatorlink account immediately, since the code is valid for only 10 minutes after you receive it.
c. If you have problems setting up your GatorLink account, please contact the UF Computing Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP or by emailing [email protected].
GatorLink Email Account: Students are required to use their GatorLink email account for all UF related email functions. Official university communications, including important registrar correspondence, are sent to students at this email address. As a precaution, do not forward your GatorLink account to another email account as this may result in important emails being bounced or rejected.
Your UF email account should be: [email protected] (e.g. if your GatorLink userID is "albert," then
your GatorLink email address is [email protected]).
You can check your GatorLink email through the UF WebMail website: Hhttp://webmail.ufl.edu/ -Select “GatorCloud Email”
CIRCA - Computer Labs http://labs.at.ufl.edu/index.php CIRCA (the Center for Instructional and Research Computing Activities) provides eight computer classrooms and supporting computer lab work areas in five separate facilities for the use of all University of Florida students, faculty, and staff. In order to use CIRCA facilities, you must have a valid GatorLink Account. Refer to the CIRCA website for computer lab locations, hours and equipment information.
Computer and Technology
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About Gainesville The City of Gainesville (http://www.cityofgainesville.org/) is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, and is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The University of Florida and Shands Hospital at UF are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. Some of the awards and recognitions Gainesville and its community have received in recent years include:
Gainesville Ranks #1 in Cities Ranked and Rated, which studied more than 400 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and Canada
Top Ten Cities in the USA for Outdoor Activities, Sperling’s Best Places, 2005
Most Technologically Advanced City in Florida (30th in the nation), 2005
Tree City USA and Tree City USA Growth Award, National Arbor Day Foundation, 2005 and 2006
Silver-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community Award, League of American Bicyclists, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
Exchange Student Website: http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/SAS/AmericanCulture.html The UF International Center’s Exchange Student Website contains information about the University of Florida, as well as practical information about getting to and living in Gainesville (e.g. settling in, housing, transportation, money management, adjusting to a new culture, entertainment, shopping, etc.) Housing in Gainesville: There is no problem getting housing in Gainesville. You will have the opportunity to share a room in a campus dormitory with a current UF student. Or, you can find an apartment within the city. Gainesville is full of students and there are many housing options at all levels of comfort and price. Information is sent to students by the International Center upon acceptance as an exchange student. It is very common for apartment units and landlords (for condos) to not offer semester leases until about a month before the term begins. This is because they would rather have someone sign a year-long lease, but as the term date approaches, they get anxious and are desperate to fill the empty apartments. So, please do not be discouraged or get scared that you will have to live on the street! There are MANY housing options in Gainesville and you will certainly have a place to live. On-campus housing: http://www.housing.ufl.edu/hall/weaver/ International Dormitory (on campus) Off-campus housing: Off-campus housing options https://housing.offcampus.ufl.edu/ Non-UF services commonly used by students: www.apartmenthunters.com Apartment Hunters www.sublet.com Subleases www.roommates.com Roommates www.alligator.org Alligator (student newspaper) Classifieds www.gainesville-rent.com Apartments and condominiums Maps & Directions: Campus Map: http://campusmap.ufl.edu/ (For the College of Business search for “Hough Hall”) Google Maps & Directions: www.google.com/maps (Search for “Gainesville, FL”) Weather in Gainesville: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/USFL0163:1:US
Life in Gainesville
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Campus Life (http://www.ufl.edu/campus-life/) Leisure Courses (www.union.ufl.edu/leisure) Leisure courses offer the opportunity to take classes in such subjects as French, stained glass, ballet and modern dance, tennis, massage and guitar. There is a small fee for students and the course is not for credit (will not be reflected on your official University of Florida transcript). TriP Program (www.union.ufl.edu/trip) (Fall/Spring only) The TriP program offers inexpensive outdoor activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming with dolphins and backpacking. The trips are in various parts of Florida and the southeastern United States. Costs of the trips include meals, transportation and equipment. This is also a great way to meet other UF students. Volunteer (http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/) If you would like to get involved in the community and donate some of your time and experience to a good cause, you can sign up to be a volunteer. Many schools and community organizations need students to perform volunteer work. General Recreation & Intramural Sports (http://recsports.ufl.edu)
The University of Florida is recognized for its recreation and wellness activities. Most programs start with the start of the semester. The University of Florida has an organized sport and tournament program for 14 sports, including tennis, soccer, softball and volleyball. There are also a variety of sport clubs for over 48 different sports. Some examples: swimming, wrestling, soccer, flag football, cycling, equestrian sports, hockey, golf, aikido, tennis, sailing and much more! Any interested student can participate. It is a great way to stay in shape and meet “sporty” students. Spectator Sports (www.gatorzone.com) (Fall/Spring only) Athletic competitions are definitely popular events in Gainesville. Students turn up in the thousands to watch sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball and soccer. The athletes are all college students and the United States is famous for its devotion to college sports.
Student Organizations (https://www.studentinvolvement.ufl.edu/)
Interested in break dancing, water skiing, or rock climbing? How about Buddhism, Hinduism, or foreign languages? UF has more than 250 student clubs and any student can join as long as it is not a restricted academic honor society. This is a great way to meet UF degree seeking students.
Art & Culture
Gainesville is a small college town but it has a fair amount of art and activities. The Harn Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History, both located next to the Performing Arts Center at 34th Street and Hull road (on campus), have both permanent and rotating exhibits of interest. The Performing Arts Center hosts ballets, concerts, plays and musicals. Also, on campus in the Constans Theater at the Reitz Union, the University of Florida Theater Department produces several plays and musicals per term. And, the Hippodrome State Theater is downtown and offers plays and independent films. Prices are often discounted for students when UFID is presented. Hippodrome State Theater: http://www.thehipp.org Center for the Performing Arts: http://www.performingarts.ufl.edu
Campus Life & Activities